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Section 105 of the PIPES Act of 2020 instructs PHMSA to submit a report to Congress detailing the Administration's research and development capabilities for pipeline safety, assess the need for and feasibility of establishing a new independent pipeline safety testing facility, analyze the potential costs and benefits of such a facility, and evaluate the possibility of using existing testing facilities within DOT, other federal agencies, or federally funded research centers.
The Act also reincorporates the mandate for a Research and Develop 5 Year Plan and biennial reporting. The plan represents program level areas and strategies where coordination and collaborative activities and related research funding will be reported.
The Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020 (PIPES Act)
Pipeline Safety Testing Enhancement Study
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